The short version
86% capacity.
- 41% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, above the national average
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 25 days per year on average — over a month of school.
37% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
8% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–18
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 1,202
- Capacity
- 86%
- FSM
- 41.1%
Governance
- Local authority
- Liverpool
- Trust
- NORTHERN SCHOOLS TRUST
- Head
- Mr Nabil Jamil (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksOfficial inspection link pending
We have not attached an official inspection report link to this school page yet.
No official inspection report links have been attached to this school page yet.
Location
Hedgefield Road, Belle Vale, Liverpool, Merseyside, L25 2RW
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmOur Lady of the Assumption Catholic Primary School
Primary · Very close
Hope School
Special school · 305m away
Belle Vale Community Primary School
Primary · 434m away
Childwall Valley Primary School
Primary · 849m away
Willowfield School
Independent · 962m away
Lakeside School
Independent · 1.2km away
St Paschal Baylon Catholic Primary School
Primary · 1.4km away
Norman Pannell Primary School
Primary · 1.4km away
Questions parents ask
How many pupils attend Gateacre School?
Gateacre School currently has 1,202 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Gateacre School take?
Gateacre School caters for pupils aged 11 to 18. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is Gateacre School?
Gateacre School is in Liverpool, L25 2RW, in the Liverpool local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Gateacre School have a sixth form?
Yes, Gateacre School has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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